Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard pending NBA investigation outcome
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Toronto Raptors' acquisition of Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers cannot be finalized until the NBA concludes its ongoing investigation into the Clippers. The league is looking into allegations that the Clippers offered improper benefits to Leonard to sign with the team prior to the 2019-20 season. The Clippers have stated they are cooperating fully with the investigation, which has lasted 10 months, and maintain their innocence regarding the allegations. The Raptors’ ownership must accept the risk of potential penalties linked to the investigation before the trade can be completed.
- •Trade agreement in principle established on June 30.
- •NBA investigation into Clippers focuses on alleged improper benefits.
- •Clippers have cooperated with the NBA for 10 months.
- •Raptors must assume risk of penalties to finalize trade.
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard Trade Hits Major Roadblock Amid NBA Investigation
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard reportedly can't be completed until NBA's investigation into Clippers ends
"The Toronto Raptors were ready to complete Kawhi Leonard's blockbuster return—until the NBA halted the process. The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard Trade Hits Major Roadblock Amid NBA Investigation appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed to the terms of a deal June 30 to send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. There has been a delay in executing it.
"Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers remain under investigation by the NBA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 10:16 PMRaptors’ Kawhi Leonard Trade Hits Major Roadblock Amid NBA Investigation
The Toronto Raptors were ready to complete Kawhi Leonard's blockbuster return—until the NBA halted the process. The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard Trade Hits Major Roadblock Amid NBA Investigation appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:06 PMKawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation
The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed to the terms of a deal June 30 to send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. There has been a delay in executing it.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 7:12 PMRaptors trade for Kawhi Leonard reportedly can't be completed until NBA's investigation into Clippers ends
Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers remain under investigation by the NBA.
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